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One good thing about working online via chats and email: If you don't have a webcam, there is no "body language" to worry about. However, spelling and grammar are exceedingly important, as well as an excellent command of the language in which you are communicating.
Bill Whedon
http://www.billwhedon.com

Many times the lack of body language is great for those of us who work too hard. Being very tired can appear to be disinterested when we are not.

I agree with Bill Whedon. Also, feedback should really come from the heart so I am sure about what the person is really thinking.

you guys just blow me away. What can I say? Your the best beyond doubt although there were times there when you had me baffled. May I thank you for all the wonderful help you are so generously giving of your time and money you are truely appreciated. God love you. Shirley

"Discipline" and "Focus"is the essence of Business.

Hi,
I must agree with Bill on this. In an era of 'text writing', learning correct grammar and spelling seem to have been forgotten.

However, If you are having a meeting with a group of people, being able to read who is responsive and who is negative is really important. We all know the loud mouthed bully isn't interested, but it's the quiet ones that you will want to read and bring into the conversation, so body language would definitely help here.

Hello there!

Yes, thanks for this entry.

Interesting - body language falls away in our internet era but then, logically, other things remain... like grammar, spelling, etc.

But what you can do is calling your costumers! To thank them! You will be surprised with their gratitude and their positive reaction to your call! Really, give it a try - you can do at least 100 phone calls in one afternoon! ;-)

Kindly,
Steven

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Lack of body language can be very useful for those with a disability. Too often people with a disability are stereotyped by others... Instead of looking and listening to what the person with a disability has to offer, potential clients are often distracted by what the disability is all about. So yeah... lack of body language puts everyone on an even field!

Jeanne

Another Bill Wheldon kudo,
But Bill, the real problem is with the education industry--and high school teachers who cannot put syntax together properly to save their lives. And most of us 'commoners' get bamboozeled into thinking 'it's more money' that the public education industry needs. Quite the contrary--one only has to look at my neighbor Washington, DC with the highest per capita spending and the lowest 'production' rate.

Quick note: Before I sold the National Association of Business Coaches, we had a member who landed a plumb assignment with American Express in 'coaching' (really teaching)COLLEGE grads on grammar and English. She could have been in that juicy assignment for years but she, like many pros, got bored doing the same old same old.

I do not agree 100% percent with the statement made above saying that the body language falls away over internet or the phone. If you really learn to listen and feel over the phone, you can start capting some body language, like for example when the tone of their voice gets unsure, I know that their body language is also unsure.

Even, I would go a step further, and just picking up the phone, and without nearly a word said, you can sense the state of their body based upon the level of vibration or energy you receive from them.

Erwin

Mark:

As you can imagine, I know a lot about body language because without being able to hear a sound, I rely on my eyes to make sense of the world around me.

Because of that, I've taken the art of body language to another level. I'm able to pick up things the majority of people aren't able to decipher.

Body language is incredibly important. How you present yourself in person says a lot about who you are.

I sense you're a good pal of Kevin's and I'm glad to see you help him become #1 on Amazon. Way to go!

Stephen Hopson
Winner of Simpleology's Video Competition

Its true that the body language describes some ones motions, and we can simply understand what is he going to do and what he feels or can at least imagine his thinkings according to his movements and body language.

Body language, per se, is but one part of nonverbal communication.

I agree with Erwin, above - even over the phone you can sense quite a lot of "communication" coming at you if you pay attention. This is where expressions like "you could cut the tension in the air with a knife" come from. We've all walked into a room and picked up that there's a problem long before we saw a frown or any body language gave it away.

I read Kevin's newletter and I recommend everyone do so, as well. And get the book!

It is interesting to read all the posts. As a tried and true English afficionado, I have finally given up on the correct usage of the language! In fact, it really isn't that important when you think about it - if the person can communicate their message, why get all stressed out over commas, spelling and punctuation. Believe me, coming from me this is quite a revelation.

The Internet does diminish the art of body language but don't think this will last for long. Much to the dismay of many who work or telecommute in their pajamas, video will soon just change the location of our work and not the way we look when we go to work.

Onwards and upwards!

I think this book will be even more interesting to the experts in economy studying the English language. A thank for the interesting message.

I think you can tell a lot about a person by just talking to them on the phone. They have a phone personnality. And sometimes inperson they are different also. Most of the time just listen to ums ,and, ands or if they may have a slight hesitation. I am not sure wheather I will like the web cam or not. I do think it is fantastic tho.

"Discipline" and "Focus"is the essence of Business.

Posted by: SATISH KUMAR

But then I would add to that, "method, vibe and strategy"